Rockies Lineup, May 11 2012: Colorado battles Los Angeles
As the Denver Nuggets prepare for game 7 against the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow night in Staples Center, the Colorado Rockies start a key three game series against the Dodgers. It’s a Denver vs.…Read More
Home Runs, Bat Flips, Struts, and a Bike Accident
I never hit a home run in my short baseball career, so I’ll never understand that feeling. And I am usually a big fan of a little bit of swag, whether a bat flip, a little admiring, or anything more…Read More
Making Sense of the Dreaded Sunday Lineups
As one considers the gloomy situation that is the Rockies’ 1-3 start, there is plenty of blame to go around. The pitching is bad. The hitting is worse. Even the defense is bad. And of course,…Read More
What If? About the Leadoff Spot
What if Dexter Fowler doesn’t bat leadoff for the Rockies? In a recent exhibition game Fowler and Marco Scutaro flip flopped at the top of the lineup, with Scutaro first and Fowler second. The…Read More
Those Still Searching For Their Swing
In order from least to most concerning… Marco Scutaro searches the internet when he is struggling to find his good swing at the plate. Whatever the merits of that approach, Scutaro’s struggles…Read More
Top 10 Rockies Offensive Performances of 2011
The Rockies have always been an offensively proficient team. The overlap of Larry Walker and Todd Helton…Read More
Wednesday’s First Pitch
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched very well, but left after seven innings, behind 3-1. It didn’t matter. The…Read More
The Maturation of Dexter Fowler
It sucks being on the losing side of a near no-hitter. When the pitcher’s name is Anibal, the…Read More
Monday Morning Shortsop: Opening Weekend First Impressions
Two games down, and one hundred and sixty to go. We have merely scratched the surface of the 2011 campaign…Read More
Morning Dump — Sunday, April 3rd
The Rockies should consider hiring a full-time manicurists. If they don’t, the bullpen will be…Read More
Morning Dump — Opening Day Disaster and the Aftermath
MISSING: Ubaldo’s fastball. Last seen around 97 MPH. If seen, please return immediately to Coors Field. I was relieved this morning when I read that Ubaldo was having cuticle problems again.…Read More
Morning Dump — Opening Day Edition
Today is the best day of the year. It’s like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and my birthday all rolled into one. After an off-season of anticipation, the Rox will finally take the field again. Make…Read More
Monday Morning Shortstop: First Things First, Win NL West
A well-deserved aura of optimism is surrounding the Colorado Rockies as we inch ever so close to opening day. The Rockies had a busy and successful off season, locking down franchise players for years…Read More
Morning Dump — Thursday, March 17th
I know it’s just spring and we can’t panic over one start, but Jason Hammel looked like crap last night. His pitches were elevated and out over the plate. He gave up eight runs in three innings…Read More
Morning Dump — Friday, March 4th
I’m starting out today over at Fangraphs, where Chris Cwik takes the Rox to task for drafting poorly over the last decade. I think this article is a little short-sighted. Chris failed to acknowledge…Read More
Morning Dump — Tuesday, March 1st
2-0. World Series. That’s all I have to say this morning. Story-time: Fangraphs released their Rockies season preview. They had some really interesting stuff to say about Dexter Fowler, comparing…Read More
Morning Dump — Saturday, February 26th
There is a dearth of reading material this morning, but that’s okay. There will be Rockies baseball on television today. Ubaldo is getting the start, meaning we will get to see an inning and a…Read More
Morning Dump — Thursday, February 24th
It’s a quiet morning on the Rockies’ front. The team’s beat writers must’ve been busy last night. Regardless, the Morning Dump is here for you. Let’s talk about gambling.…Read More
Morning Dump — Wednesday, February 23rd
The Rockies’ lineup is a work in progress. The parts are all there, but Jim Tracy is still deciding how to allocate them. Jim Armstrong’s article suggests that four spots are already taken.…Read More
Jefe and the Rockies’ Outfield
Jefe, aka Marc Gustafson, Senior Director, Player Development: We have many beautiful outfielders in the organization, each of them filled with little surprises. El Guapo, aka Dan O’Dowd, GM: Many…Read More
















